Today we said goodbye to a very special friend

A lovely, albeit sad post.
Well done for doing the right thing by your lovely Mr Mo and allowing him to go with dignity.

Don't cry for the horses that life has set free
A million white horses forever to be,
Don't cry for the horses now in God's hand,
As they dance and they prance in a heavenly band.

They were ours as a gift, but never to keep
As they close their eyes forever to sleep.
Their spirits unbound, On silver wings they fly,
A million white horses against the blue sky

Look up into heaven, you'll see them above,
The horses we lost, the horses we loved,
Manes and tails flowing, they gallop through time.
They were never yours, they were never mine.

Don't cry for the horses. They'll be back someday,
When our time is gone, they will show us the way.
Do you hear that soft nicker? Close to your ear?
Don't cry for the horses. Love the ones that are here.
 
Sadly, on today or all days, I can say I totally empathise with you. I also had my old boy sent off today, we had him for 27 years. I can't bring myself to do a post for him at the moment, but wanted to say your tribute is lovely, and I know how you are feeling. Big hugs x
 
more tears for you and your mum Lex. I am so dreading this day with Dan - I watch him like a hawk to make sure he's ok getting up and still getting around ok. It's so hard watching your beloved first pony get old. You've made the bravest and kindest decision for Mo and now he will run free over rainbow bridge, rolling to his heart's content and getting up with a spring in his step. RIP Mo.
 
More hugs, xx its just over 12 months since I had to make the same decision, its not easy but you've done the right thing by Mr Mo, no more pain for him, a brave decision. He looks like he's had a super time with you.

RIP, Mr Mo.
 
A huge heartfelt thank you to all of you for your very kind messages. This weekend has been incredibly difficult but the support I have received has been overwhelming. It has been such comfort to read these messages which have helped me to think of Mo with a smile behind the tears.

Gusbear - that poem is beautiful and I have spent all day gazing up at the clouds thinking of my beautiful boy. It's such a comforting thought to think that he might be up there, keeping an eye on us. Thank you.

Elsbells said:
Now he waits for his family. He's free of pain and young again. He grazes with old friends made new in unfenced emerald green fields and forests that go on as far as his eyes can see. He stands under wedgewood blue skies in glorious sunshine and turns his beautiful face into the sweet summer breezes that tumble over the hills towards the bridge. Yes he'll wait. Lucky boy.
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Elsbells - that is such a beautiful and touching message, thank you. It is so comforting to imagine him like that - he deserves no less.

Angelbones said:
Sadly, on today or all days, I can say I totally empathise with you. I also had my old boy sent off today, we had him for 27 years. I can't bring myself to do a post for him at the moment, but wanted to say your tribute is lovely, and I know how you are feeling. Big hugs x
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I am so sorry for your loss. Think of our old boys up there together, grazing side by side in perfect happiness. Huge hugs for you xx

Leviathan said:
what a handsome beautiful boy. I know how you feel I had to make this decision a week ago for my beautiful girl
I am in denial at the moment trying to blank the pain.. I found this lovely song on this website I bought it and added to my tribute to my girl .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdlzJocCyOE
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What a beautiful song - thank you so much for sharing it. I'm so sorry for your loss too, big hugs x

JGC said:
What a beautiful tribute, brought tears to my eyes.

Don't worry about not being able to explain to him, he knew, I am sure that is why he trusted you, because he knew you'd do what was right xxx
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JGC - Your message really touched me - that is such a beautiful way of thinking about it, thank you. He was a very wise old boy and I really hope he left the world still trusting us x

Riz said:
Well done for making such a brave decision. I had to do the same in March for my beloved boy who was the same age as your chap. Like you I grew up with my boy but I found letting him go was actually one of the easiest decisions i've ever made. He told me it was time-the spark in his eyes & the fire in his belly went out over night & a blood test showed that he was really poorly. So the very next day he was pts in his field and my heart broke, but still I knew it was the only thing i could do for him. Be kind to yourself. You have done right by him. I have seen many horses kept going for far longer than they should have been and i always hoped i'd be brave enough to not do that to Riz. As you have been with Mo. Raise a glass to him tonight & remember the wonderful times you shared with him & i'm so sorry for your loss x
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Riz - I'm so sorry for your loss of Riz, it sounds like you had a very special bond with him. Selfishly I wish I had been given a clearer signal so that the decision was more obvious, but you're right - we spared our boys the pain and that is the strongest symbol of love possible. It would have been selfish and unfair to have forced him through another winter. Thank you so much for your message, I can't tell you how comforting it has been to read through all the comments x
 
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